EPISODE · Jun 25, 2026 · 6 MIN
Belong or Pretend?
from How Are You Feeling Today? · host Alex Courington
In this episode, we practice the “Belong or Pretend” game, built for kids and parents to do together. Belonging means I have a place to say what I feel and people still want to be with me. Pretending is when I act loud, perfect, or agreeable to keep approval. We walk through real-life situations like telling a safe person “I feel sad,” being invited to sit with a friend even when you’re quiet, asking a grown-up for help when you feel left out, and handling anger with honest words.Resources, activities, and discussion tools for families are available at: 🌱 howareyoufeelingtoday.netLearn more about counseling and family resources at: 🌿 vothcenter.com
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In this episode, we practice the “Belong or Pretend” game, built for kids and parents to do together. Belonging means I have a place to say what I feel and people still want to be with me. Pretending is when I act loud, perfect, or agreeable to keep approval. We walk through real-life situations like telling a safe person “I feel sad,” being invited to sit with a friend even when you’re quiet, asking a grown-up for help when you feel left out, and handling anger with honest words. Resou...
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